SARAJEVO, Bosnia (November 1,2007) - The FBIH Entity Parliament’s House of Representatives approved by majority of votes Declaration supporting the Bosnian Presidency acts which demand the highest executive authority of Croatia to halt the construction activities on the Peljesac bridge. As stated, the construction blocks Bosnia's access to the international waters.
The declaration asks the Bosnian Presidency to intensify activities together with the Bosnian Parliament in the function of the defence of Bosnia’s sovereignty and Bosnia's access to the international waters of the Adriatic Sea, in accordance with the International Law.
If the Croatian authorities do not react to the just and legally well-based warnings that the construction activities are halted, that is if the legal disagreement is not solved diplomatically or in accordance with the international law, Bosnia is to sue Croatia at the International Court for the Sea Right, situated in Hamberg, the declaration reads.
The Bosnian Presidency is also recommended as well as the Bosnian Parliament’s House of Representatives to inform the Office of the International Community's High Representative in Bosnia (OHR) on the construction activities, as well as all other department institutions of the European Union.
Passing of the declaration at the FBIH Entity Parliament was initiated by the SDA party delegate Irfan Ajanovic. He proposed it under the title “Resolution” and was later changed to the “Declaration” in the course of the session.
The declaration was adopted with 61 votes over 1 delegate who opposed. 8 delegate votes were in abstention.
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